Immigration and the Democrats

By Peter B. Gemma
Although a number of national polls show majorities in support of granting legal status to illegal aliens, immigration is really an issue for a zealous minority of voters. A New York Times analysis of the issue found that “among those who say immigration is their top issue, opponents outnumber supporters by nearly two to one.”

Whether it’s gun control or open borders, Democrats are a potential constituency not to be ignored by conservatives – both issues marshal opponents more than they motivate supporters.

Although voter angst over illegal alien policies have taken a dramatic turn downward among Democrats, strict controls on immigration remain a concern that could become a wedge issue for conservative candidates.